Malawig, Municipality of Coron, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Coron |
| Postal code | 5316 |
| Population (2020) | 1,168 |
| Coordinates | 12.1980, 120.2407 (12° 12' North, 120° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.1 meters (13.5 feet) |
Malawig is a barangay in the municipality of Coron, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,168. This represented 1.77% of the total population of Coron.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malawig in the 2015 Census was 787 broken down into 164 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | 71 | 5.07 | |
| 436 | 82 | 5.32 | |
| 538 | 105 | 5.12 | |
| 556 | 116 | 4.79 | |
| 556 | 106 | 5.25 | |
| 787 | 164 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malawig is 5 to 9, with 112 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 3.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 90 | 11.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 112 | 14.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 99 | 12.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 10.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 65 | 8.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 7.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 8.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 4.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 5.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 4.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 2.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 1.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 1.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.02% |
| Total | 787 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malawig grew from 360 in 1990 to 1,168 in 2020, an increase of 808 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 8.67%, or an increase of 381 people, from the previous population of 787 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 360 | – | |
| 436 | 3.65% | |
| 538 | 4.61% | |
| 556 | 0.45% | |
| 556 | 0.00% | |
| 787 | 6.84% | |
| 1,168 | 8.67% |
Location
Malawig is situated at approximately 12.1980, 120.2407, in the island of Busuanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.1 meters or 13.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malawig does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.